The amazing story of the Nepal Ski Team could have been penned through a fantastic literary collaboration between Kipling and Kafka. It has all the adventure and mystery of a tale from the orient but the total absurdity and frustrating reality of modern life.

And it is entirely true – even though at times you will be stretched to believe it.

But all of that can be found in the History of the Team section.

The most important reason for you to be here is to get the latest news and facts about our current number 1 skier, Shyam Dhakal, and his epic struggle against the endemic malpractice and mismanagement that seems to infest sport in the developing world – if not in other countries as well.

The simple truth of the situation is that poor Shyam has trained his heart out for 8 years, reached the very edge of his goal to become the first ever Nepali Alpine skier at the Olympics, and then had all his hopes smashed by some very cruel people.

So now a whole group of people are helping him to win his struggle for justice – he is a really nice guy and really liked by everyone who knows him. Please take some time to read around the site, check out the long history of the team, the press cuttings and the photos. Get to know us and maybe you’ll want to help Shyam as well – just giving your moral support is really appreciated.

Ski safely,
Ben Smith
Webmaster,
Freestyle trainer to the Nepal Ski Team 2002-2009

The recent history can be read here: The battle for Vancouver 2008-2010

Stop press: From the land of dreams comes a tale of nightmares. The true story of Shyams heroic attempt to ski in the Vancouver Olympics, will break your heart.

Here is a link to the latest press article about us:

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Olympic Preview: Nepal

You can contact us by writing to this email: nepalskiteam@grandbois.co.uk